Critical Access Hospitals

Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are hospitals with a maximum of 25 beds that are located in a rural area over 35 miles from another hospital. A rural hospital that is 15 miles from another hospital in mountainous terrain (or areas with only secondary roads) may also qualify as a CAH. There are 34 such hospitals in California. CHA advocates for their interests on federal and state legislative and regulatory policies.

Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are hospitals with a maximum of 25 beds that are located in a rural area over 35 miles from another hospital. A rural hospital that is 15 miles from another hospital in mountainous terrain (or areas with only secondary roads) may also qualify as a CAH. There are 34 such hospitals in California. CHA advocates for their interests on federal and state legislative and regulatory policies.